Chapter 26

Chen

“What on earth was that?” Anna sputtered and crossed her arms as she leaned against the back of my car. Then, she chuckled, snorted, and slightly giggled. Her index finger rubbed the tip of her nose. “However, that drama appears to be convincing.”

I didn’t respond and instead smoked a cigarette while standing near the driver’s seat.

“What is your plan, Chen?” She hopped off the car and approached me. “How come you have to use Alex in that way?” She snorted and cocked her head sideways. “Just be wary of falling for him. Otherwise-”

“Stop,” I raised an eyebrow and leaned against the car’s metal sheet, crossing my feet, smoking my cigarette, and puffing it directly in her face.

She glowered in response.

“You may have reasons to hurt him, but you can’t hurt my man anymore.”

She scoffed. “Your man?” She pulled closer to me. “Don’t tell me you’re in love with him?”

When I refused to answer, she snorted.

“I thought that was part of